1st Axiom5–CLE National Article Writing Competition by Centre for Law and Economics, CNLU Patna: Register by November 10!

Centre for Law and Economics, CNLU invites entries for the 1st Axiom5–CLE National Article Writing Competition 2026.

About Centre for Law and Economics

The Centre for Law and Economics is a research centre at Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna. It promotes interdisciplinary research into the economic analysis of law and the use of economic reasoning in legal disputes and policy evaluation.

The Centre organises seminars, conferences, workshops and writing competitions. Its activities seek to develop students’ understanding of the relationship between law and economics and provide a forum for practitioners, academics, scholars and students to discuss contemporary legal and economic policy issues.

About the Competition

The Centre for Law and Economics, CNLU is organising the 1st Axiom5–CLE National Article Writing Competition, 2026. It invites law students to examine current challenges in competition law through legal and economic analysis.

Axiom5 Law Chambers LLP is the Title Partner and Assessment & Internship Partner. Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors is the Internship Partner. The competition will conclude with a virtual panel discussion on its theme.

Theme

Competition Law in a Changing Market Order.

Suggested Areas

• Regulation of digital markets and platform power.
• Effects-based analysis of dominance.
• Artificial intelligence and algorithmic coordination.
• Collusion in labour markets and public procurement.

Eligibility Criteria

The competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate law students across India.

Prizes

• First prize: ₹20,000 and an internship.
• Second prize: ₹15,000 and an internship.
• Third prize: ₹10,000 and an internship.
• The top ten entries will receive a Certificate of Merit.
• Every valid submission will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Panel Discussion

A virtual panel discussion on “Competition Law in a Changing Market Order” will be held on 10 January 2027, alongside the declaration of results.

• Mr. Avinash Amarnath, Partner, Chandhiok & Mahajan.
• Mr. Pranjal Prateek, Partner, Khaitan & Co.
• Ms. Shruti Aji Murali, Knowledge Management Counsel, Axiom5.
• Moderator: Ms. Anicham Tamilmani, Senior Associate, Axiom5.

Important Dates

• Registration deadline: 10 November 2026.
• Submission deadline: 30 November 2026.
• Declaration of results and panel discussion: 10 January 2027.

Contact

For queries, email cle@cnlu.ac.in.

Application Procedure

Interested students may register through the official registration form by 10 November 2026. The form requires Google sign-in. The last date to submit an article is 30 November 2026.